At the sports desk: Indy Colts--a win, but a sloppy win

They beat the Lions 31-21, but have two major turnovers leading the Lions points.
The game was actually tied with 13 minutes to go.
But then the Colts made plays and, as always, the Lions couldn't.

The Colts still need to get better. At the same time, one should note they played without 4 defensive starters.
I suppose Lions fans can just be glad their team was competitive.

At the sports desk: Indianapolis Colts--a relaxing, affirming laugher

The Colts beat Cincinnati 35-3; they've now won 6 in a row, and I think Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz got it right when he wrote:

"That's the thing: The Colts could have looked at Manning's lost preseason, the Jeff Saturday injury and all the other fates that befelled them early, shrugged their shoulders and said, "Well, it's been a helluva run, but maybe this just isn't our year.'' Instead, they've remained steadfast."

And look to have a good chance to be on a roll going into January--which, as a team in the NFL, is what you want.